Rich Klein’s wishes for 2012 include good vibes for the sports card show and hobby shop community.
2011 Topps UFC Moment of Truth Box Break
December 15, 2011 By
Rich Klein enters the octagon with the newest UFC product from Topps.
Variety, Quantity Make 1922 Attractive Target Year for Card Collectors
September 26, 2011 By
A couple of major issues and some eclectic cards make 1922 stand out as a year that attracts buyers–and sellers.
1956 Topps Baseball Set: Last of the Oversize Concept
September 15, 2011 By
Topps kept its winning theme going in 1956–bigger cards with action and portrait art on the front. Fifty-five years later, collectors are paying big bucks for the cards every Yankee fan wanted.
Panini Giving Away Stanley Cup
September 13, 2011 By
…well, not the actual Cup. But it does have championship provenance.
Happy 4th of July!
July 3, 2011 By
Enjoy the extra day off…we are.
Look inside for the week’s top stories.
Cuddyer: Harmon Taught Me How to Sign Autographs
May 23, 2011 By
Michael Cuddyer of the Minnesota Twins isn’t old enough to have seen Harmon Killebrew play, but in a terrific column for FSN North, he recalls some of the things the late slugger did to help him–including how to treat fans.
Collector Chronicles Championship Jewelry
May 6, 2011 By
The Uni Watch blog detours into the fascinating arena of rare and valuable title bling.
Exquisite Basketball Cards Carved Niche
May 3, 2011 By
Upper Deck’s Exquisite line defined the high-end hoops market during the last decade.
Fleer Baseball Came on Strong in 80s, Then Left
April 20, 2011 By
After winning the long fight to make trading cards to compete with Topps, Fleer ultimately met its demise…but not before causing a splash or two.
2010-11 In The Game Between the Pipes Review
April 18, 2011 By
A look at ITG’s latest goalie-centered hockey card set.
Signed T206 Card Among Auction Highlights
March 3, 2011 By
MnM Sportscards combines scarcity with history in one of the lots in its online auction, set to begin this weekend.
2010-11 Upper Deck SPx Hockey Released
February 2, 2011 By
Shadowbox inserts return for another year with autographed versions this time around. SPx ‘Finite Rookies’ will provide added chase with three different tiers of numbering.
Ruth, Gehrig Tribute Auto Card Back on Block
January 26, 2011 By
A 2010 Topps Tribute Legendary Lineups cut signature card pulled from an auction earlier this month, has gotten a second positive authentication and will go back up on the auction block today.
Packers 1929 Throwbacks Being Sold
December 7, 2010 By
Love ‘em or loathe ‘em, those wacky Packer uniforms from last Sunday’s game are being offered for sale.
Naismith Original Basketball Rules to be Sold
October 27, 2010 By
They look pretty good for 119. The rules of basketball pinned to the wall of a Massachusetts gym by James Naismith, are going on the auction block.
Love for Hockey Spurs 70+ Years of Collecting
September 7, 2010 By
Gerry Downs has lived all over eastern Canada, carrying decades worth of cards, autographs and anything else hockey-related with him.
Pristine Post Cereal Panels Could Pull Plenty
July 16, 2010 By
They were meant to be cut…but not everyone thought so. Collectors and speculators salivate when uncut Post Cereal back panels come up for bid.
2010 Topps Allen & Ginter Review
July 13, 2010 By
Allen & Ginter appeals to those who like a little something other than baseball in their card packs.
